rockier; rockiest
1
: abounding in or consisting of rocks
2
: difficult to impress or affect : insensitive
3
: firmly held : steadfast
rockier; rockiest
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2024
Meteoroids are space rocks that have broken away from larger rocky bodies and range in size from dust grains to small asteroids, according to NASA.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 29 June 2024
The Point Reyes seashore includes 80 miles of shoreline and stunning views from the rocky headlands.
—Food Drink Life, Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2024
Mendoza’s career got off to a rocky start with plenty of losses and some on-field controversy.
—James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 28 June 2024
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Adjective
According to court documents and trial testimony, Read and O’Keefe’s relationship had rocky hallmarks, with multiple text messages and voicemails indicating strain.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2024
Meteoroids are space rocks that have broken away from larger rocky bodies and range in size from dust grains to small asteroids, according to NASA.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 29 June 2024
The Point Reyes seashore includes 80 miles of shoreline and stunning views from the rocky headlands.
—Food Drink Life, Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2024
Mendoza’s career got off to a rocky start with plenty of losses and some on-field controversy.
—James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 28 June 2024
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“Rocky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rocky. Accessed 14 Jul. 2024.
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